Giant Robots vs. Alien Monsters -- What's not to Love?

Rating: 9/10 (9 November 2013)

I don't really think there's a spoiler to this -- we all know the heroes will win in the end. Until we get there, though, this movie is chock full of almost nonstop action, with plenty of robots vs. monsters fighting all the way through.
If you've come for the moving storyline, touching pathos, or Jane Austen dialogue, you're pretty obviously in the wrong place. Yes, it's a bit formulaic, and if you're looking for the Academy's next darling, move along. However, if what you're looking for is a sci-fi actioner with imaginative monsters, great special effects, good futuristic tech, well done battle scenes, and lots of robots and aliens, then this movie is or you.
With the exception of a little profanity, it is totally suitable for the boys (mine are 6 and up) who were on the edge of their seat throughout and absolutely loved it.